Assistant Commercial Manager

At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.

You will be working in the Building Services Operating Unit, in the Commercial Property Maintenance (CPM) team, that deliver nationwide facilities management, including M&E support, cleaning, catering, and grounds maintenance, using technology for efficient planned and reactive services.

We are currently looking for an Assistant Commercial Manager, based at our Worship Street office in central London, where you’ll play a key part in overseeing commercial governance and activity across the project or portfolio, helping ensure work is well coordinated, compliant and commercially sound.

As the Assistant Commercial Manager, you will:

• Ensure the project meets its contractual obligations and prepare clear, effective client correspondence.
• Prepare and submit client payment applications, maximising recovery of contractual entitlements.
• Support subcontract procurement from defining scopes and managing tenders through negotiations and contract award.
• Coordinate pre-qualification and contract amendments with the central procurement team.
• Administer subcontractor payments, resolving queries and supporting prompt-payment targets.
• Manage variations and change processes, maintain accurate trackers, and ensure required approvals are in place.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with clients, customers and key stakeholders.

We are looking for:

• Commercial experience in the facilities management sector, with confidence working with client representatives.
• Strong numerical, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using Microsoft Office and financial management systems such as Oracle.
• Familiarity with CAFM systems and contract documentation; PFI experience is an advantage.
• A collaborative approach, with the confidence to support and mentor junior colleagues in commercial awareness.
• Able to obtain the security clearance required for the role.

What we offer:

• 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
• Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
• Professional development
• Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave)

Inclusion and Diversity

We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.

Flexible working

Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.

Reasonable adjustments

We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at [email protected] or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 & 1.

Closing date

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.

If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.